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Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Key Specs

Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6000
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released August 2011
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Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus 6000 and Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was launched 3 years before the WG-1 GPS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the 6000 scores against the WG-1 GPS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 6000 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Olympus 6000

 WG-1 GPS 6000 
ReleasedAugust 2011July 2009More modern by 25 months
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus 6000 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 6000 WG-1 GPS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 6000 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax WG-1 GPS has proportions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 6000 and Pentax WG-1 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 6000 versus the WG-1 GPS.

Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6000 and WG-1 GPS is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 6000 and WG-1 GPS.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-1 GPS to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged 6000 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6000 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
focusing manually
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6000 Street photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6000 Sports photography info
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography info
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6000 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography features
61
environment proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proofing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6000 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography advice
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
42
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6000 Vlogging information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging information
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus 6000 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6000 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Alternate name mju Tough 6000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-07-01 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $259 $350